Secondary Education
At Avila, a student can prepare to become a teacher in grades 9-12 in many different subjects. Avila's secondary education program is designed to provide depth in the content area as well as skills in effective teaching. Avila’s teacher preparation is highly regarded by area principals and superintendents. Avila students get jobs.
Secondary Education Majors
Avila offers two majors which prepare students to become high school teachers.
Business Education
This major combines the content courses in business required by the state of Missouri with education courses designed to prepare teachers to create exciting, active lessons. This is a four year program with many clinical opportunities culminating in student teaching in business. The requirements are listed below:
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: |
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ED |
185 |
Practicum |
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ED |
229 |
Developmental Educational Psych. |
ED |
235 |
Psychology Exceptional Child |
ED |
245 |
Tests & Measurements |
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ED |
287 |
Educational Foundations |
ED |
315 |
General Methods** |
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ED |
366 |
Parent Conferencing-Secondary |
ED |
375 |
Reading in the Content Areas |
ED |
380 |
Implementing Vocational Business Ed |
ED |
381 |
Health & Safety Issues/Sch Setting |
ED |
419 |
Behavior Management |
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ED |
455 |
Special Methods: Business |
ED |
494 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
ED |
495 |
Student Teaching |
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CS |
120 |
Introduction to CS I using C++ |
CS |
170 |
Web Page Design |
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EC |
201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
AC |
201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
BU |
110 |
Understanding Computers* |
BU |
305 |
Legal Aspects of Business I |
BU |
310 |
Marketing |
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BU |
321 |
Management |
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BU |
340 |
Business Communications |
BU |
495 |
Business Internship |
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(2000 hours of professional experience required) |
As Needed: |
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BU |
230 |
Personal Financial Management |
CS |
160 |
Visual BASIC Programming |
EC |
202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
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Keyboarding competency required (test available) |
Mathematics Education
This major combines the content courses in Mathematics required by the state of Missouri with education courses designed to prepare teachers to create exciting, active lessons. This is a four year program with many clinical opportunities culminating in student teaching in mathematics. The requirements are listed below:
MA |
241 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry I* |
MA |
242 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry II |
MA |
243 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry III |
MA |
340 |
Modern Geometry |
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MA |
370 |
Abstract Algebra |
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Two CS courses numbered 120 or above |
(with approval of major advisor) |
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Two of the following four courses: |
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MA |
155 |
Elementary Probability & Statistics |
MA |
320 |
Linear Algebra |
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MA |
330 |
Mathematics and Its History |
CS |
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CS Course numbered 120 or above |
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ED |
185 |
Practicum |
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ED |
229 |
Developmental Educational Psych. |
ED |
235 |
Psychology Exceptional Child |
ED |
245 |
Tests & Measurements |
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ED |
287 |
Educational Foundations |
ED |
315 |
General Methods** |
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ED |
366 |
Parent Conferencing-Secondary |
ED |
375 |
Reading in the Content Areas |
ED |
381 |
Health & Safety Issues/Sch Setting |
ED |
419 |
Behavior Management |
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ED |
455 |
Special Methods: Mathematics |
ED |
494 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
ED |
495 |
Student Teaching |
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Secondary Education Minors
Avila also offers other areas for certification for high school (grades 9-12) teaching.
- Biology
- English
- Social Studies
- Speech/Theater
The degree-seeking student declares a major in the content area and a minor in secondary education. The student has two advisors throughout the program and can finish in four years. The major requirements are available on the program webpage. The Secondary minor requirements are as follows:
Secondary Education Minor Requirements
ED 185 Practicum
ED 229 Developmental & Educational Psychology
ED 235 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
ED 245 Tests and Measurements
ED 287 Educational Foundations
ED 315 General Methods & Observations-Secondary
ED 366 Parent Conferencing
ED 375 Reading in the Content Area
ED 381 Health + Safety Issues in the School Setting
ED 419 Behavior Management-Secondary
ED 455 Special Methods of Teaching-Secondary
ED 494 Student Teaching Seminar
ED 495 Student Teaching-Secondary
K-12 teacher certification is available in the following areas:
- Art
- Unified Music - Vocal/Choral
The student seeking teaching credentials for Art or Vocal Music also would major in the content area and minor in Secondary Education. However, the certification is for grades K-12. Two student teaching opportunities, one at the elementary level and one at the secondary level, prepare the teacher for all employment possibilities.
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